Per Diem / PRN EEG Technician
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

* Performs quality Electroencephalograms (EEG) on newborns, infants, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.
* Performs quality Electromyograms (EMG) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.
* Performs quality Auditory Evoked Response (AER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.
* Performs quality Visual Evoked Response (VER) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.
* Performs quality Somatosensory Evoked Potential (AEP) on adolescents, adults and geriatric patients as ordered by physician with appropriate ordering privileges.
* Prepares patients for Nerve Conduction studies and performs all followup calculations and documentation.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients requiring these modalities.
* Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment to assure appropriate understanding and compliance with testing procedures, patient safety, and ability of patient to effectively participate in the testing.
* Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort.
* Maintains records to provide complete clinical information and to assure accurate patient charging.
* Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care.  Maintains inventories, makes copies
* Properly cleans reusable equipment, and maintains liquid sterilant according to manufacturer instructions.
* Performs maintenance and calibration on all testing equipment as prescribed by manufacturer.
* Serves as a resource person for other departments.
* Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to neurodiagnostic testing.
* Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times.
* Shares "On Call" duties with other Neurodiagnostics staff.

**Requirements:**

* The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and technology associated with the various studies performed. 
* A minimum of two years experience is preferred. 
* CPR required. 
* Voluntary credentials desirable. 
* Computer skills adequate to interact with the various testing systems required. 
* The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.